Gaithersburg Area Information

The Holiday Inn Gaithersburg has an ideal location in the heart of Montgomery County! We are close to the attractions of Washington, DC, historic civil war battlefields, major shopping retailers, great restaurants and quiet and relaxing state and national parks!  Here are just a few of the exciting things to do and see in our local area:

Local Businesses near the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg:

IBM, Lockheed Martin, NIST, Hughes, FDA, DOE, Sodexo, ASHA, Medimmune, Northrop Grumman, Siemens, JDSU.


Washington, DC Monuments & Musesums
Located just half an hour away from the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg is our Nation's Capitol, also accessible by Metro.  Visit the Smithsonian Museum Complex, the Pentagon, the Washington Monument, the Holocaust Museum, the National Gallery of Art, the Air & Space Museum and many, many other attractions!

Montgomery County Agricultural Center/Fairgrounds
Located just across the street from the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg and home to the largest county fair on the east coast each August, the fairgrounds are definitely something to check out!  From craft shows to ethnic festivals to spectacular holiday celebrations and weddings, the fairgrounds has something for everyone! 

Germantown Soccerplex
Soccer, swimming, volleyball - just a few of the major tournaments that this complex hosts.  Just 6 miles away from the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg and with state-of-the-art facilities, this sports venue has it all! 

Lakeforest Mall
Adjacent to the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, this shopping center has 4 major department stores and 160 other shops and restaurants, including Macy's, Sears, JC Penney, Lord & Taylor, Silver Diner, Ruby Tuesday, Red Robin and Cafe in the Forest.  Pick up a last minute gift or enjoy one of several fine hair and nail salons. 

Strathmore Hall Performing Arts Center

Located just 20 minutes away from the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, Strathmore Hall offers high quality arts programming, designed for audiences of many tastes, served with the hospitality and warmth of a family enterprise; these are the hallmarks of Strathmore. Seasonal outdoor events seek to be inclusive in their programming appeal, reaching out to people of all ages, interests and cultural heritage.

Black Rock Performing Arts Center
BlackRock Center for the Arts is only 10 minutes from the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg and inspires the community to explore, experience and engage in the arts by providing artistically excellent programs, creating the opportunity for lifelong participation in the arts.

Mormon Temple
Just a 20 minute drive away from the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg is the beautiful Mormon Temple.  Discover the tranquil beauty of this stunning building and its gardens!  Don't miss the Visitor's Center, full of rich history and exhibits. 

C&O Canal at Great Falls
Visit the largest National Park in Maryland and enjoy the scenic beauty of Great Falls.  Have a ride on the Charles F. Mercer canal boat replica and learn about canal life and folklore.  Take a step back in time and relax in this beautiful park located just 20 minutes from the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg.

Antietam Civil War Battlefield
Located just a 45-minute drive away from the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg is one of the most historic and important battlefields of the Civil War. 

Local Restaurants & Pubs
The area has all the major chain restaurants, from fast food to family-style to fun and interactive dining.  We also have several locally-owned steak and seafood houses, sure to please your palate, as well as a micro-brewery in Olde Towne Gaithersburg.  Enjoy many varieties of ethnic food also, including Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Peruvian and Mexican, to name a few. 

The Flaming Pit
The Golden Bull
O'Donnell's Seafood
Chevy's Mexican
Ruby Tuesday
Silver Diner
Red Robin
Growlers Microbrewery
Red Lobster
Bonefish Grille
Old Country Buffet
Buca di Beppo
Hunan Best
Minverva Indian Cuisine
Ziki Japanese Steakhouse